The National Children's Study in North Carolina: a study of the effect of the environment on children's health, growth, and development.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

The National Children's Study, a longitudinal cohort study exploring relationships among broadly defined environmental exposures and children's health, is assessing whether these exposures are harmful, harmless, or helpful. The study is presently underway in 37 locations (2 of which are in North Carolina) and will expand to enroll 100,000 children across the United States.

Full Text

Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Walter, EB; Dole, N; Siega-Riz, AM; Entwisle, B

Published Date

  • March 2011

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 72 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 160 - 164

PubMed ID

  • 21721507

Pubmed Central ID

  • 21721507

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0029-2559

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States